LynneSin
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Thu Aug-19-04 07:43 PM
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Is it just me - I'm bugged when they make a big deal over Mary Lou Retton |
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I mean, it was 1984 and many of the Eastern European powerhouses including the Soviets, were not at the event. Plus Mary Lou had home field advantage with the event being in Los Angeles.
Where is Shannon Miller, she won alot of medals and there wasn't any boycotts
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Skittles
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Thu Aug-19-04 07:46 PM
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1. gawd, Mary Lou was so freaking annoying, so full of herself |
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and that toothy smile of hers -AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
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bigwillq
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Thu Aug-19-04 07:46 PM
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2. But Miller didn't win All-Around did she? |
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I liked Miller a lot too though but I do have a sweet spot for sweet Mary Lou!
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Thu Aug-19-04 07:51 PM
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3. I think it was that landing that won her the medal.................... |
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IMHO, it was do-or-die time and she stuck the landing to win the gold. People eat that shit up like candy. I have to agree that the absence of the Soviets took a little fire from her medal win, but she DID accomplish an immense physical feat.
But, I may be biased. She's a fellow West Virginian. They named a street in her hometown after her.
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charlyvi
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Thu Aug-19-04 08:00 PM
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4. I'm with you, LynneSin |
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She pissed me off while she was winning the medal--ANNOYING. And the Wheaties box was stomach turning. Do we hate America?
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bigwillq
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Thu Aug-19-04 08:02 PM
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This thread is so Un-American, it is making my stomach turn. Please, please stop making fun of Miss Mary Lou.
Come on, now SHE's a true American!:P
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charlyvi
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Thu Aug-19-04 08:03 PM
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She's such a damn ANNOYING American!
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bigwillq
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Thu Aug-19-04 08:05 PM
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I still have that Wheaties box hanging on my wall!:silly:
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charlyvi
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Thu Aug-19-04 08:08 PM
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8. Bless your heart bigwillq! |
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Does it really do it for ya?
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bigwillq
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Thu Aug-19-04 08:23 PM
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10. I'm only joking about the Wheaties box |
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But I did have it when it first came out but I threw it away many moons ago.
I really DO like her though. But I don't mind that you all are making fun of her.
Hate Away!
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Thu Aug-19-04 08:20 PM
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she's actually a decent individual. Years ago she lived in the condos across the street from me in Houston and I always got a good laugh watching her dogs walk her. She did a few promotional gigs with a company I worked for and her peppy demeanor is actually rather engaging......but a little goes a long way. }(
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Thu Aug-19-04 08:24 PM
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11. Especially since she turned into a fundie |
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Every once in a while I see her on the 700 Club shilling some fundie stuff and it makes me vomit. (I watch it for entertainment)
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Fri Aug-20-04 07:25 PM
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13. get with the progam already, bilwillq or I will have to kick your ass |
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Mary Lou is so peppy I want to drive a nail through her forehead.
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